Job description
Looking for a Teaching Assistant with BSL experience in Bournemouth!
Job Title: BSL Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 Per Hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate or September
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong grasp of British Sign Language (BSL)? Do you thrive in inclusive learning environments where every child’s communication needs are valued and supported? GSL Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive school in Bournemouth to appoint a Teaching Assistant with BSL experience.
About the Role:
This role is perfect for a confident Teaching Assistant skilled in delivering communication through BSL and adapting educational materials to meet individual pupil needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 sign language support for a pupil within the classroom
- Interpret spoken English into BSL to ensure full access to the curriculum
- Collaborate with the class teacher to adapt learning materials and visual aids
- Support the pupil during teaching input and classroom activities
- Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Track and monitor the pupil's engagement and communication development
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Hold a recognised British Sign Language qualification (minimum Level 2 preferred) or have substantial experience using BSL in an educational or support setting
- Be patient, compassionate, and proactive
- Prior experience supporting children, especially in educational or SEN settings
- Confident in building strong relationships with pupils and staff
- Experience with Makaton or other augmentative communication methods is beneficial but not essential
If you are ready to take on this rewarding Teaching Assistant role with a focus on British Sign Language, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today!
To work with GSL Education as a BSL Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background-safe recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information, please contact elliott.dawson@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as aBSL Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.comto apply online.